Does the text mention any specific contract intellectual property clauses related to C12 Group?
C12_Group Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Franchisor owns certain trademarks, service marks, trade names, logotypes, internet domain names, commercial symbols, copyrighted materials, and proprietary processes and materials which Franchisee is licensed to use.
This includes The C12 Group® service mark which is registered with the USPTO as a Principal Register federal registration in addition to any other marks C12 may establish from time to time.
In addition, Franchisor owns several top-level internet domain names (i.e., .COM, .NET, .ORG) that have been registered with domain name registrars, including Franchisor's primary website.
Franchisee agrees to use Franchisor's current and future trademarks, service marks, trade names, logotypes, and domain names only in the ways Franchisor has approved in advance in writing as Franchisor has set forth in its training and operating manuals or in other routine communications to C12 Group franchisees such as semi-annual training workshops and via Franchisor's web-based portal for franchisee materials, resources, and information.
Franchisor's branding and marks shall only be used by Franchisee in conjunction with the delivery of approved C12 Group goods and services.
Franchisor agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold Franchisee harmless in the event that Franchisee's use of Franchisor's trademarks in accordance with this Agreement infringes upon the intellectual property rights of a third party.
Franchisee agrees to notify Franchisor immediately if and when Franchisee learns of an infringement or challenge to Franchisee's use of any of Franchisor's trademarks.
Franchisee shall not directly or indirectly contest Franchisor's right to, or use of, the C12 trademarks, trade secrets, or proprietary materials and processes that are part of Franchisor's business format.
If this Agreement is terminated, Franchisee agrees to immediately cease using Franchisor's trade name, trademarks, service marks, symbols, or insignia, or any proprietary materials, forms, bulletins, advertising materials, slogans, manuals, or websites which relate to the name and marks listed in this Agreement.
Franchisee shall ensure compliance with this by returning these materials to Franchisor or, if Franchisor directs, destroying them.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 46)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 FDD, C12 Group's franchise agreement contains clauses pertaining to intellectual property. C12 Group owns trademarks, service marks, trade names, logotypes, internet domain names, commercial symbols, copyrighted materials, and proprietary processes and materials, which it licenses to franchisees. These include The C12 Group® service mark, registered with the USPTO, and various top-level internet domain names.
The franchise agreement stipulates that franchisees can only use C12 Group's trademarks and other intellectual property in ways that C12 Group has approved in advance and as outlined in training and operating manuals or other communications. This usage must be directly related to the delivery of approved C12 Group goods and services.
C12 Group agrees to defend and indemnify franchisees against third-party claims of intellectual property infringement arising from the franchisee’s approved use of C12 Group's trademarks. Franchisees are required to notify C12 Group immediately if they become aware of any infringement or challenges to the use of C12 Group's trademarks. Franchisees are prohibited from contesting C12 Group's rights to its trademarks, trade secrets, or proprietary materials. Upon termination of the franchise agreement, franchisees must immediately stop using C12 Group's intellectual property, returning or destroying related materials as directed by C12 Group.